The match immediately has a fiery start with both teams determined to score the opener and trying to create dangerous situations for their adversaries. In the absence of Diego and Tiago Ferrara fielded Giovicno and Camoranesi from the start with the latter in particular shape as he was definitely one of the best in the match.

On the 5th minute came the first real dangerous opportunity for Livorno as Buffon saves well on a dangerous Lucarelli shot. Two minutes later Camoranesi with a great shot sees the ball going inches wide after receiving from Giovinco. Juventus must only wait for another minute, however before rejoicing. On the 8th minute Camoranesi crosses into the area and Iaquinta heads perfectly into the back of the net! 1-0.

On the 10th minute, Grosso puts a ball into the area but the keeper saves well and seconds later it is Buffon who hands the ball into corner following a dangerous Livorno attack. One minute later, Giovinco with a series of dribbles enters the area but loses the ball at the last moment.

The 14th minute sees Camoranesi who crosses into the area for Trezeguet who is anticipated by the keeper. Five minutes later there is a free-kick for Juve: Camoranesi puts the ball into area but Trezeguet’s shot goes high. On the 24th minute a good cross into the area is cleared by the defence.

One minute later, Candreva makes Juventus fans miss a heart beat as he shoots slightly wide with Buffon beaten. On the 26th minute a Trezeguet first-timer goes wide after a good Juve initiative.

It is the 27th minute when there is a free-kick for Livorno: headed away by the Juve defence. Three minutes later, precisely on the half hour, Juventus score a second. Marchisio enters the area and lobs the ball over the keeper and into the net after receiving from Camoranesi making the score 2-0.

On the 32nd minute a Raimondi header goes high over the post. And two minutes later Buffon performs a miracle on Lucarelli kicking a ball which was destined to the net. From the corner the ball once again reaches the Lucarelli forward who shoots with Buffon performing another great save.

The 38th minute sees a Iaquinta header go high over the bar. Two minutes later, there is a corner for Livorno: Buffon is higher then everyone else and grabs safely.

The referee awards 2 minutes of stoppage time. On the 46th minute there is a free-kick for Juve: Giovinco puts the ball into the area shoots perfectly with the keeper lucky to cradle the ball. The half ends with 2-0 for Livorno.

The second half sees Juventus creating a number of good chances but controlling the match while defending the result. On the 2nd minute a ball is put into the area with Iaquinta who is fouled while trying to head but the referee signals to play on. One minute later, a Marchisio shot is deviated into corner.

On the 7th minute, Buffon performs a spectacular save on a Filippini lob destined to goal. Five minutes later, Iaquinta hits the bar with the flag up for off-side. On the 14th minute De Ceglie comes on for Giovinco.

On the quarter of an hour mark, there is a free-kick for Juve from 35 metres: Camoranesi puts a ball into the area towards Trezeguet who does nit manage to head well. Two minutes later, a Trezeguet first timer with a scissor shot hits the post!

The 19th minute sees a free-kick for Livorno: Buffon saves on the re-bound after Juve had stopped for an out ball. Four minutes later, a Iaquinta shot is put into out. On the 27th minute it is time for a debut: Marrone comes on for an excellent Camoranesi who exits applauded by the public. It is the half hour when the young Juve midfielder wins Juve a free-kick after a great initiative: Grosso’s shot goes inches high.

On the 31st minute, Trezeguet is unlucky as his attempt in the area goes high over the bar. Four minutes later, the Frenchman is replaced by Amauri. On the 41st minute, Iaquinta heads after receiving in the area but the ball is saved by the keeper. Two minutes later Buffon performs another super-save this time on Candreva.

After four minutes of stoppage time, the final whistle blows with Juventus taking home their fourth consecutive win (the 6th for Ferrara) and another clean sheet for Buffon.

Serie A 2009/10 – 4th match day
Turin, Olympic Stadium
Saturday 19th September, 2009

JUVENTUS-LIVORNO : 2-0

Goals: Iaquinta (8th), Camoranesi (20th),

JUVENTUS: Buffon; Grygera, Legrottaglie, Chiellini, Grosso; Camoranesi (Marrone 72nd), Poulsen, Marchisio; Giovinco (De Ceglie 60th); Iaquinta, Trezeguet (Amauri 80th). Reserves: Manninger, Zebina, Ariaudo, Molinaro, De Ceglie, Marrone, Amauri. Coach: Ferrara.

LIVORNO: De Lucia; Raimondi, Diniz, Miglionico, Pieri; Pulzetti, Mozart, Moro; Candreva; Tavano (Cellerino 69th), Lucarelli (Danilevicius 63rd). Reserves: Benussi, Knezevic, Danilevicius, Vitale, Filippini, Marchini, Cellerino. Coach: Russo.

REFEREE: Pierpaoli from Florence

Yellow Cards: Moro (45th)